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Oct
21
2020
African Rainbow Family: Ask the Home Office to stop outsourcing asylum interviews
By Nessakem Vanessa Nwosu
Nessakem Vanessa Nwosu speaks up about the issue of the UK Government’s intention to outsource asylum interviews and what we can do about it....
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Culture, media & sport
Oct
21
2020
International Pronouns Day
By Neil McDonald
Many valid gender-neutral pronouns are becoming increasingly common....
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Oct
19
2020
Black History Month: the charity sector has a long way to go when it comes to racial equality
By Bex Shorunke
What needs to change in order for the third sector to become a truly inclusive place for Black people and people of colour....
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Communities
Oct
15
2020
Stonewall welcomes Estyn report on LGBT inclusive education
We warmly welcome Estyn’s report, which outlines good practice for supporting LGBT learners in schools and colleges in Wales....
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Education & youth
Oct
09
2020
Stonewall statement on World Rugby's announcement
Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive, Stonewall, said: 'We are deeply disappointed by World Rugby’s decision to move ahead with their proposal to stop most trans women from playing in competitions they govern.'...
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Oct
09
2020
5 things Black LGBT people have done in 2020
Spotlighting five incredible individuals and organisations who are doing ground-breaking work this year to support the Black LGBT community....
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Communities
Oct
06
2020
Stonewall statement on Simon Blake's case
Nancy Kelley, Chief Executive, Stonewall said: ‘We’re proud to stand in solidarity with our Deputy Chair Simon Blake in his case against Laurence Fox.'...
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Oct
01
2020
10 ways to be an ally to Black LGBT people
The most effective ways to be an active ally to Black LGBT people....
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Health & social care
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Workplace
Oct
01
2020
African sexuality and the legacy of imported homophobia
By Leah Buckle
In June, Botswana overturned colonial-era laws which criminalised homosexuality, with the judge, Michael Leburu, declaring that “the anti-sodomy laws are a British import” and were developed “without the consultation of local peoples”....
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Sept
24
2020
Teachers in England need more support on LGBT-inclusive education
Every child and young person deserves an education that sets them up for life, reflects the diversity of our world, and affirms that they are valid and deserving of respect....
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Education & youth